About Campus Ministry

As a Catholic institution guided by the
principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus,
Rosemont College is dedicated to developing the faith and spiritual
lives of all students during their transformative college years. All
programs concentrate specifically on members of the community and their
particular needs. Programming stems from the belief that faith and
spirituality should be an integral part of daily living. This includes
opportunities to gather in small group settings, individual mentoring
and larger group meetings. These opportunities allow students to explore
their own faith, ask meaningful questions and nurture their
relationships (especially with God.)

Personal and Spiritual Growth

Cultivating a healthy spirituality requires that we set aside
sacred time to listen to God's Holy Spirit and encounter the living Lord
in prayer. The religious and spiritual growth of all members of the
Rosemont College Community is supported and nurtured by the Campus
Ministry staff. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for members of
the College to expand on their own personal religious, spiritual and
prayer lives.

Ways to Get Involved

Join one our of Bible Study groups to embrace God's Word and see
how that Word is active in the world today. We would love for you to
come and share your perspective on the weekly biblical readings. The
teachings of Christ can have special meaning for the hectic lives of a
college student so come and learn, share, and reflect with others
seeking to more fully understand God. These groups are informal and
open to everybody!

At Rosemont, we believe growing spiritually is as important as
growing intellectually and socially. Questions about who God is, what
is my relationship with Him like, and what are my beliefs about the
right and wrong way to live my life are important and valuable in
growing as a community and as an individual, no matter my religious
affiliation or inclination. All students are invited to participate in
one of our faith-sharing groups to gather as peers and share and reflect
together on our sense of faith, spirituality, and morality.

Retreats allow students to spend a weekend in prayer and
reflection with other students in the Rosemont College Community. These
retreats are held once a semester in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Retreats
are planned by the Campus Ministry Staff in conjunction with student
leaders and offer a wide range of topics and activities. While
retreats come from a spirituality derived from our Catholic heritage,
students of all faith backgrounds can find these experiences stimulating
and rewarding.

Busy-Person's Retreat

This retreat is perfect for the person who is usually "too busy"
for retreats. Typically, it only consists of an hour a day, and a daily
meeting with a spiritual director who will guide you throughout the
week. This is a wonderful time to make room for God in your busy life!
For more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry.